Federal Register #IC26-40-000

FERC Requests Public Comment on Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Business Practice Standards (FERC-549C)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, is requesting public comment on the information collection requirements for FERC-549C, which addresses Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) is referenced as the standards developer, but no products or commercial vendors are being procured - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory request for public input - The notice covers information collection related to business practice standards for interstate natural gas pipelines - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on recent updates to NAESB standards, including new and revised standards to improve reliability and communication, especially during extreme cold weather events - The information collection supports FERC's statutory obligations under the Natural Gas Act and Natural Gas Policy Act - Public input is sought to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of these regulatory requirements - No procurement or contract opportunity is associated with this notice

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-549C, which pertains to Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines. This collection supports the Commission's policies under the Natural Gas Act and the Natural Gas Policy Act, aiming to standardize and improve the efficiency of business practices and communications across the interstate natural gas pipeline network. The notice includes details on revisions to NAESB business practice standards to enhance reliability and communication, especially during extreme cold weather events. Comments are due by September 8, 2026.

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